Tag: James A. Garfield Historical Society
JAG Historical Society Reflects on Christmas Walk Success and Prepares for...
The James A. Garfield Historical Society convened Nov. 18, 2024, to celebrate the success of the recent Christmas Walk and address upcoming projects and events.
Members praised the community’s involvement in the holiday event, particularly the Village’s efforts to enhance decorations. Special thanks were extended to Randy and his team...
Council tables “Grass & Weeds” ordinance, approves purchase of tornado sirens...
Garrettsville’s Village Council convened on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the basement of Village Hall, with their regular chambers occupied by the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk Craft Show. Council members present included Deb Wordell, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Council President Tom Hardesty, Richard Beatty, and...
All Fired Up!
And I’m not talking about the fall colors and all that… though they are quite lovely, as usual. My pawpaw patch is a brilliant yellow—no fruit though. The maples are a pretty red (syrup isn’t all they’re good for). It’s autumn in Ohio for sure, but this is just...
Garrettsville opens its 100-year-old time capsule
The community of Garrettsville came together on July 6 to celebrate “Unveiling Our Roots,” a block party marking the opening of a 100-year-old time capsule. The time capsule, sealed in 1924 by the Garrettsville Study Club, was the highlight of the event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 4...
James A. Garfield Historical Society ready to open time capsule
It was 100 years ago when the Garrettsville Women’s Study Group planted a time capsule at the base of the monument in front of the old Opera House. The time has come to open that time capsule and the James A. Garfield Historical Society will hold a ceremony on...
The Great Reveal – Unveiling Our Roots
The Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule is only three weeks away and the members of the James A. Garfield Historical Society in Garrettsville are working hard on the days’ events.
Come join us as we kick off the celebration of the last 100 years with a free history...
Unveiling Our Roots: A Journey Through Time
In celebration of the Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule, the James A. Garfield Historical Society is releasing a new book!
“Time Capsule Opening-Unveiling Our Roots…and providing a glimpse of the present for the eyes of the future.”
The book, “Time Capsule Opening” not only explains the beginning of the...
Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville–April18, 2024
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville closed out its very successful club at its annual Spring Party, held on April 18 at The Cutting Board in Middlefield.This included thanks to the ‘23-’24 officers for their services, an official inauguration of new officers( list to follow ASAP) for the ‘24-’25...
Beard Off & Write On: Participate in Garrettsville’s Timecapsule Celebration
Time to throw away those razors! The beard contest is on the way!
In 1964, the men of Garrettsville, in celebration of the village’s centennial celebration as an incorporated village, decided to have a beard contest. Most of the business owners at the time participated. This year, 60 years later,...
Letters to Tomorrow: Preserving Garrettsville’s Legacy
All of us rush through our daily lives with little thought of how we’ll be remembered decades in the future. However, when asked, most of us will say our families and the people in our families are the most cherished parts of our lives.
This is a special year...
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The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required...
The History of The Garrettsville Christmas Walk
Garrettsville - While most people have put their Christmas decorations away, disposed of their Christmas trees, and pretty much haven’t thought of Christmas since New Year’s day, such is simply not the case with the James A. Garfield Historical Society. This year marks a very monumental date, they celebrate...
